keelrake

Meanings

• noun

  A type of underwater fin or rudder, particularly used in sailing boats.

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Variants

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keepsake , keepsakes

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Etymology

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From the Old Norse word 'kjöl' meaning 'keel' and 'rak' meaning 'rake' or 'sharp edge'.

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Trivia

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1. The keelrake of a sailing boat is typically made from a heavy material like lead or iron to provide additional weight and stability.

2. In some sailing boats, the keelrake is fixed and cannot be raised or lowered, while in others it can be adjusted to change the boat's draft or center of gravity.

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Related Concepts

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1. keel (n): The flat bottom part of a boat, extending from the stern to the bow.

2. rake (v): To arrange or place in a slanting position, usually for easier access or visibility.

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Culture

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In sailing literature, the keelrake is often described as the backbone of a sailing boat, providing stability and direction.

How to Memorize "keelrake"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sailing boat and its keel, which is a long, flat underwater fin that provides stability. Visualize a rake, a tool with long handles and a flat, slanting edge, to understand the origins of the term 'keelrake'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'keelrake' with sailing boats and stability to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Keel is a K for Kite, and Rake is a R for Rudder' to remember that a keel is a flat bottom part of a boat, while a rake is a type of underwater fin or rudder.

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